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Reel Top 10: Tim Burton
Tim Burton has been one of the most eccentric unique filmmakers of his generation. Not afraid of putting his vision on the big screen, his films are either loved or hated. There is usually no […]
Month: September 2016
David's Reel Reviews
Reel Review: ‘Miss Peregrine’s Home For Peculiar Children’
At this point of his career, many would be hard pressed to be surprised by a Tim Burton film. With over 20 years of films including Batman, Ed Wood, Beetlejuice, and 2014’s Big Eyes, Burton has always been able […]
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Reel TV Review: ‘The Get Down’ Part 1
The year is 1977 and disco reigns as king of mainstream music, but in the crime infested, burned down borough of the South Bronx a new genre of music is emerging. The Get Down showcases the […]
Doctor Strange to Appear in ‘Avengers: Infinity War’
Avengers: Infinity War writer Stephen McFeely has confirmed that Benedict Cumberbatch will reprise his role as Doctor Strange in the upcoming Marvel installment. A recent article in Empire magazine has confirmed the news as well. Cumberbatch stated […]
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#TBT Reel Review: Fear
Before Mark Wahlberg was among the A-list elite, he was Marky Mark and he had a Funky Bunch. Good Vibrations wasn’t quite Ice Ice Baby but it was defining enough to stick with Wahlberg as he made his transition […]
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The Socially Relevant Legacy of ‘All My Children’
Yesterday, news broke of creator Agnes Nixon’s passing. In remembrance, we are exploring the legacy she left behind on one of her favorite creations, All My Children. All My Children began its run on January 5, 1970. Nixon […]
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#TBT Reel Review: Ed Wood
Tim Burton is widely regarded as one of the most eccentric, unique directors of his time. His style, and aesthetic, leaves no questions asked whether or not you are watching one of his films. From Batman, […]
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Agnes Nixon, Creator of ‘All My Children’ & ‘One Life to Live’, Has Died
All My Children and One Life to Live creator Agnes Nixon passed away this morning at the age of 88. Nixon began her career in 1944 writing for the Woman in White, a radio soap opera. From […]
#TBT Reel Review: Batman
Every cinephile has that one film that started it all. The one film they can go back to again and again that not only brings back memories but always puts a smile on their face. […]
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Eazy-E’s Widow Launches Production Company
After last year’s critically acclaimed Straight Outta Compton, Eazy-E’s widow, Tomica Woods-Wright, has launched a production company called Ruthless Entertainment as first reported exclusively by The Hollywood Reporter. Wright signed with management/production company Circle of Confusion, and the […]
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‘The Lion King’ Live-Action Movie in the Works from Disney
With the success of this year’s The Jungle Book, Disney and Jon Favreau are teaming up once again. The team will be bringing a live-action version of The Lion King to theaters. Released on the companies website, […]
Coming Soon: ‘Fantastic Beasts And Where To Find Them’
The latest trailer for the upcoming Fantastic Beasts And Where To Find Them has been released. The upcoming film has already been green lit for a sequel so the expectations are high on the latest J.K. […]
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Reel Review: Manchester by the Sea
No film in 2016 has yet to draw such a painfully, emotional reaction from its audience as Manchester by the Sea. After premiering at this year’s Sundance Film Festival, Manchester by the Sea has garnered buzz […]
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Reel DVD/Blu-ray Releases: September 27th
This week’s new releases on DVD and Blu-ray range from fantasy to comedy to fending off a killer shark. Check it out! Warcraft Edge of Winter Cell The Shallows Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates […]
‘The Flash’ Director Teases Cyborg Cameo
Director Rick Famuyiwa has been teasing fans recently as to whether or not Cyborg would join Barry Allen in the upcoming The Flash film in 2018. While nothing has been confirmed yet, Famuyiwa took to Twitter […]
‘Batman’ Solo Film Won’t Be Out for Another Year and a Half
As first reported by Comicbook.com, it looks like Ben Affleck’s upcoming standalone Batman film in the DCEU won’t hit theaters for at least another year and a half as confirmed by Time Warner CEO Jeff […]
‘Sex and the City’ 3? Don’t Rule Out the Possibility
While promoting her new HBO series, Divorce, Sarah Jessica Parker stirred the Sex and the City film pot in a recent interview with the Press Association. Parker confirmed that the third film may be a possibility stating […]
Coming Soon: ‘Fences’
Based on the play of the same name by August Wilson, Fences tells the story of Troy Maxson (Denzel Washington), a former Negro league baseball player, working as a waste collector in 1950s Pittsburgh struggling to […]
‘Designated Survivor’ Makes Big Gains In Live+3 Ratings
Designated Survivor posted strong live ratings for its premiere last Wednesday but it looks like many people were in the mood to sample it later because it made a strong showing via VOD & DVR ratings. […]
Martin Scorsese’s ‘Silence’ Gets December Release Date
Paramount Pictures is giving Martin Scorsese’s new film a major awards season push. Silence has been given a December 23rd release date. It had been up in the air as to if the film would be […]
Daisy Ridley Joins Live-Action Animated ‘Peter Rabbit’ Movie
Daisy Ridley is joining the cast of the live-action/animated movie Peter Rabbit. The cast already includes Rose Byrne, James Corden & Elizabeth Debicki. The film will be directed by Will Gluck from a screenplay by Rob Lieber. […]
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Reel Review: The Magnificent Seven
I must confess that I’ve never seen 1954’s Seven Samurai (the first time this story was turned into a movie) nor have I seen 1960’s The Magnificent Seven. I know that the former is highly regarded as […]
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The Magnificent Seven Rides to the Top of the Box Office
Denzel Washington continued to prove his box office worth with the release of The Magnificent Seven over the weekend. The film opened at number one with a gross of $35 million. It grossed just a bit […]
Coming Soon: ‘Fist Fight’
The trailer for the upcoming Ice-Cube film Fist Fight has been released. The comedy directed by Richie Keen follows Charlie Day’s character, a meek teacher, as he is challenged to a fist fight by his much […]
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Harley Quinn Solo Film Confirmed
Despite the mixed reviews on Suicide Squad, the film has not only done extremely well at the box office, but Margot Robbie has received critical acclaim for her portrayal as Harley Quinn. With that being […]
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Jared Leto Cast as Andy Warhol in Upcoming Biopic
Jared Leto has found his next role. The Academy Award winner will play Andy Warhol in the upcoming biopic. Jared Leto, Michael De Luca and Terence Winter are teaming to tackle the life of Andy Warhol, […]
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Alpha 5 Cast in Upcoming ‘Power Rangers’
The upcoming Power Rangers film has found their Alpha 5. Bill Hader has been cast as the popular character from the TV show. The Saturday Night Live alum will play the role of Alpha 5, the companion […]
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Reel Top 10: Film Scores
Film scores play a critical part in highlighting films and their scenes. Scores help drive home a film’s emotional elements and bring out reactions from its audience. Throughout the years, there have been many great […]
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#TBT Reel Review: Rocky
The boxing genre has been beaten to death throughout the years with many countless rehashings of the same up and coming fighter who struggles to get to the top. With that being said, there is one […]
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#TBT Reel Review: Wonder Boys
After hearing about the passing of Curtis Hanson on Tuesday night, my mind immediately went to Wonder Boys. After being known as a bit of a B-list filmmaker with efforts like The Hand That Rocks the Cradle and The River […]
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First Look: Photo of ‘Jumanji’ Reboot Cast
After wrapping the first day of shooting, Jumanji star Kevin Hart gave fans a first look at the cast on his Instagram. What do you think?
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Coming Soon: ‘Passengers’
Sony Pictures has debuted the official trailer for Passengers, a romantic science fiction adventure film starring Jennifer Lawrence and Chris Pratt. Lawrence and Pratt star as two people who wake up early while stranded on […]
‘Moonlight’ Team Set for Series on The Underground Railroad
The Moonlight team of director-writer Barry Jenkins and producers Plan B and Adele Romanski are set to create a new limited series based on Colson Whitehead’s bestselling novel, The Underground Railroad. The Underground Railroad centers on Cora, […]
Jamie Dornan Joins ‘Robin Hood: Origins’ Cast
Jamie Dornan won’t be playing Christian Grey in his next film. He’s joined the cast of Lionsgate’s upcoming Robin Hood: Origins. Dornan will play Will Scarlet, the youngest member of the group. He joins Taron Egerton […]
Blu-ray Releases
Reel DVD/Blu-ray Releases: September 20th
This week in DVD and Blu-ray releases, you can take Zac Efron home, watch Matthew McConaughey fight in the Civil War or relive 80s nostalgia with fighting turtles. Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: […]
Lionsgate Shares Cursed By Tepid Opening For ‘Blair Witch’
Investors were feeling good about Lionsgate and Blair Witch on Friday when they drove shares up about 6.5% in anticipation of the film exceeding expectations. The curse of the Blair Witch hit hard on Monday with the […]
Netflix Acquires The Rights For ‘Tramps’
Following its debut at this year’s Toronto International Film Festival, Netflix has bought Adam Leon’s romantic comedy, Tramps. The film, which is the sophomore feature of Adam Leon, follows a bagman, who picks up the wrong briefcase […]
68th Primetime Emmy Awards Hit Low In The Ratings
The 68th Primetime Emmy Awards were generally well received with Jimmy Kimmel hitting all the right notes as host for his second time around yet television’s biggest night took a hit in the ratings. The broadcast […]
Gaius' Reel Reviews
Reel Review: Blair Witch
2016 has been a rebirth of horror with titles like The Conjuring 2, Lights Out, and Don’t Breathe not only doing solid financial business but also getting love from critics that tend to dismiss the genre. Blair Witch should’ve […]
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‘Sully’ Stays On Top As Newcomers Underperform
Sully came in at number one for the second straight week with an estimated gross of $22 million. That film currently sits at $70.5 million and has already surpassed its $65 million budget. This seems to be […]
Coming Soon: ‘Annabelle 2’
Here’s your first look at 2017’s Annabelle 2.
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Gaius’ 68th Primetime Emmy Awards Predictions
The 68th Primetime Emmy Awards are this Sunday and it’s certainly a crowded field of talent. Who will come out on top? Here are the list of nominees with my predictions for the winners in bold: […]
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David’s 2016 Emmy Awards Predictions
Award season has begun for TV and Film. This weekend, the 68th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards will honor television’s best shows and performances from June 1, 2015 to May 31, 2016. The awards will air […]
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Reel Top 10: Oliver Stone
Oliver Stone was once a shoe-in for a great, interesting film. Over the last 20+ years, that has changed as Stone has become sub-par at best with some of his latest releases. With today’s release of […]
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Reel Review: Snowden
Director Oliver Stone has never turned away from controversial subjects in his films. From his take on the Vietnam war in his Academy Award-winning Platoon as well as Born on the Fourth of July to the ultimate conspiracy in JFK, Stone […]
‘Fifty Shades Darker’ Most Viewed Trailer in 24 Hours
Mr. Grey will see you now. More like, fans couldn’t wait to see him. The official trailer for Fifty Shades Darker, the sequel to 2015’s Fifty Shades of Grey, has taken the top spot as the film […]
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#TBT Reel Review: Book of Shadows: Blair Witch 2
With a success like The Blair Witch Project, a sequel was inevitable. The film cost a mere $60,000 to make and made $248 million worldwide. No matter the polarizing audience response, the film was a hit and with […]
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Coming Soon: ‘Nocturnal Animals’
The first trailer for the upcoming Nocturnal Animals has been released. The highly anticipated film is written and directed by Tom Ford, based on the 1993 novel Tony and Susan by Austin Wright. The films sta studded […]
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Turner Obtains ‘Star Wars’ Licensing Rights
Ted Turner has done it again. Turner Entertainment Company, Inc. has announced that they have reached licensing agreements with Walt Disney and 20th Century Fox, granting them exclusive rights to air the Star Wars franchise. What […]
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#TBT Reel Review: The Blair Witch Project
It’s been about 17 years since The Blair Witch Project came and turned the horror genre on its head. The genre had seen the return of the teen slasher film with the success of Scream in 1996 […]